Senate of the Republic

Upper house of the Italian Parliament

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2022 Italian general election resulted in a new composition of the Senate, with the Centre-right coalition led by Brothers of Italy (FdI) gaining 115 seats (55.8% of total), while the Centre-left coalition secured 44 seats (21.4%).
2022 Most recent electoral period showing ongoing transformations in the Senate's representation.
October 13 2022 Ignazio La Russa becomes President of the Senate, representing the start of the XIX legislative period.
2021 Constitutional amendment finalized changes to Senate composition, reducing total senators and modifying regional representation rules.
2020 Constitutional referendum reduced the number of senators from 315 to 200 and lowered the voting age for Senate elections from 25 to 18.
2018 Another electoral period reflecting changes in the Senate's political structure.
January 19 2018 Liliana Segre appointed as a senator for life by President Sergio Mattarella.
December 4 2016 A national referendum rejected the proposed constitutional reform, maintaining the Senate's existing structure and powers.
2013 Continued evolution of the Senate's electoral composition and political dynamics.
November 9 2011 Mario Monti appointed as a senator for life by President Giorgio Napolitano.

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